Food Ingredients Committee (FIG)

The Food Ingredients (FIG) Committee covers issues relating to food ingredients and food improvement agents which affect, or have the potential to affect, the interests of UK food and drink manufacturers. It encourages proportionate risk management actions across the UK, EU and Codex in relation to the use of food additives, flavourings, enzymes and processing aids.

Next FIG meeting date: 10 October 2024

FIG Documents

FIG Overview & Issues Matrix 2024

This committee is open to all FDF member companies to follow (click 'Watch committee' below to receive email alerts) and/or participate in its meetings (click 'Request to join' below).

Committee purpose:

  • Monitors regulatory and scientific developments relating to food additives, flavourings, enzymes and processing aids.
  • Works with UK authorities and relevant stakeholders, including FoodDrinkEurope, to influence developments in national, EU and international policy on food additives.
  • Supports members in anticipating and implementing legislation on food ingredients

FDF Food Safety and Authenticity Report (members only) - July 2024

 

 

Why join?

  • Updates on relevant policy and legislation that could impact your business.
  • Platform to learn from others and share experiences from each other.
  • Contribute to consultations relevant to your business.

FDF Regulatory Toolkit (including Divergence Trackers)